History at Amherst College
Amherst, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Amherst College graduates in history earn 104% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Amherst College Compares for History
All 459 colleges reporting history earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $136,403 | $125,641 | #1 | $61,127 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $112,377 | $120,596 | #2 | $60,750 |
| 3 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $109,947 | $98,987 | #3 | $54,700 |
| 4 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $103,601 | $91,232 | #5 | $56,444 |
| 5 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $100,087 | $91,138 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $98,079 | $93,351 | #4 | $53,828 |
| 7 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $88,517 | $90,023 | #7 | $48,555 |
| 8 | Brown University Providence, RI | $85,520 | $84,228 | #8 | $42,296 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $82,031 | $78,077 | #9 | $44,706 |
| 10 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $80,347 | $70,519 | #19 | $45,363 |
Other Majors at Amherst College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $142,680 | $100,596 | #40 of 349 |
| Economics | $141,730 | $90,568 | #10 of 368 |
| Mathematics | $124,324 | $78,500 | #11 of 309 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $69,204 | $45,786 | #14 of 82 |
| Area Studies | $68,618 | $49,149 | #14 of 70 |
| English Language and Literature | $65,195 | $41,979 | #26 of 576 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,754 | $61,125 | #237 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,212 | $49,322 | #73 of 225 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $40,120 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $38,387 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Amherst College history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $56,444 one year after graduating and $103,601 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Amherst College rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Amherst College ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Amherst College worth it?
Its graduates earn 104% more than the national median for history ($50,680).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.